PE Ratio: 17.38

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 17.38 is 40% below its 5-year average of 28.84, near the low end of its 5-year range (12.65–47.02).

As of 2026-09-11T02:31:05.573Z. 6.55% above its 12-month average of 16.31.

PE Ratio (17.38) = Close Price ($26.59) / Diluted TTM EPS ($1.53)

BF-B PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 17.4, P/E is below its 20-year median — higher than 16% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?

The P/E ratio for BF-B stock is 17.38.

Is Brown-Forman Corporation's P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 17.38 is 40% below its 5-year average of 28.84, near the low end of its 5-year range (12.65–47.02).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for BF-B stock is 16.31.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for BF-B stock is 18.69.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for BF-B stock is 28.84.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for BF-B stock is 30.71.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for BF-B stock is 29.35.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for BF-B stock is 26.95.

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